Goodbye single-use products, hello money savings! Have you ever balled up some aluminum foil, tossed a used sandwich bag or dumped your mop pad and thought “what a waste.” While I’m not opposed to flipping the foil or cleaning out a gently used Ziploc, sometimes it just makes sense to get the products MADE to […]
Odds are that life is going to continue getting tighter for many of us. Now is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and get your finances under control. The first step to do that… Making a Budget! It can be overwhelming to even know where to start, but it’s really not that tricky. Let’s lay […]
I wasn’t surprised when the orthodontist told me that my twins needed braces, but I was utterly flabbergasted when he told me the price. Being the frugal mom that I am (and knowing 3 more children will probably also need braces), I got to work figuring out how to save on braces. Here are the […]
We are already getting cucumbers from our garden, so I’m remembering back to last summer when I tried to make quick pickled vegetables for the first time. I don’t love raw cucumbers, but I absolutely love pickles. I also experimented with pickling onions and peppers, and the experiment did not disappoint. This recipe is for […]
Summer is coming, and if you have kids, then it probably means a change in your schedule. If your kids go to public or private school out of the house, then it means more kids at home. Even if you have younger kids in preschool, they are probably home more in the summer. And if […]
I recently had the opportunity to talk with some older women about marriage. We are in a busy season of life where date nights do not always happen. They had some fantastic advice on how to love your spouse well even when things are chaotic and money is tight. The main thing I took away: […]
One of the cheapest cuts of chicken in the grocery store is chicken legs! This recipe for sticky honey chicken legs is easy and makes for a really flavorful main dish. It only takes a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand and can be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! […]
Teens working in the summer is a win for everyone! They learn the value of earning their own money, learn to manage their money, and can help pay for their gas and expenses. It can be tricky to find great jobs though! Here are my favorites. 10 Summer Jobs For Teens Landscaping Summer tends to […]
